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Thursday, January 27, 2011

AMW Version: Fresh, Natural Look

Yay! First AMW Version for the year 2011! It has been taking me time to create tutorials lately because of the same reasons! So before I go on blabbing, I've created a look perfect for office meetings or just regular day at work! A fresh and natural look that spells "Prepared, Organized, Ready-to-face-the-day!".

This type of eye makeup I've done does not alter the shape of your eyes, there's no corrective styles done, instead, just played with neutral colors to give a well polished look!

AMW Diagram

Prior to eyeshadow application, I choose to brighten up the undereye area with The Body Shop's Lightening Touch. You can choose to use your preferred eyeshadow base, in my case, since I don't have oily lids, I chose NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil in Yoghurt as an eyeshadow base!

Step 1:

In this tutorial, I am using all the colors of L'Oreal OpenEyesPro Palette in Beige Harmony. Using a fluffy eye crease brush, I applied the lightest shade over the entire eyelid on top of my NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil in Yoghurt base.

Step 2:

Using a flat shader brush, apply the e/s (as pointed with the brush on photo below) onto the crease with a patting motion to create depth and dimension.

Step 3:

Using the same crease brush or even a smaller version of the brush, apply the pointy tip on the outer-V corner of the eyes! Blend out harsh lines.

Step 4: (optional)

Since the L'Oreal OpenEyesPro palette is very shimmery and natural in person, I wanted to create more depth on the outer-v, in doing so, I am using MAC Mineral Eyeshadow Odd Bits(from MAC Colour Craft Collection). Adding more as go on.

Do not forget to apply the same eyeshadow shade on the lower lashline.

Step 5:

Using the sponge applicator, I pat a bit of the gold shimmer on the inner 1/4 of the eye for that "wide awake" and "bright" look!

Step 6:

Apply ELF Cream Eyeliner in Black on the upper lash line. You can choose to wing your eyeliner but I chose to make it more natural.

Apply Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes in 1L on the waterline.

Curl your lashes and apply coats of your favorite mascara. I am using my favorite Etude House Proof 10 Henna Fix Mascara in Black. Fill in your brows with your favorite brow powder or pencil. I am using Tears Line and Mode Autobrow in 04.

I'm fond of using neutral color eyeshadows especially when going to work. I love that everyday and fresh looking make up tutorial of yours, how I wish I also have those make up you use in this tutorial.

By the way, I'm sharing in my blog the make over I did to my officemates during our Christmas party last December, hope your readers will check it too.